Chinese scientists claim breakthrough in quantum computing race

The model of Quantum Experiments at Space Scale developed by Chinese Academy of Science in Anhui is on display at Anhui Innovation Center. - Xinhua

BEIJING (Bloomberg): Chinese scientists claim to have built a quantum computer that is able to perform certain computations nearly 100 trillion times faster than the world's most advanced supercomputer, representing the first milestone in the country's efforts to develop the technology.

The researchers have built a quantum computer prototype that is able to detect up to 76 photons through Gaussian boson sampling, a standard simulation algorithm, the state-run Xinhua news agency said, citing research published in Science magazine.